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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.55, 3,611.23 and 847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.55, 3,611.23 and 847.56 is: 1,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.55 : 3,611.23 = 847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.55/3,611.23 = 847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.55x = 3,611.23 × 847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.55x = 3,060,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,731.98/2,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.30

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